Ritual practices at Congregation BIAV underscore the Orthodox character of our congregation. We are a participatory congregation, and provide opportunity for our members to lead services, read Torah, serve as officers, and participate in all aspects of synagogue life.

We welcome and encourage new people to step forward to study, learn, and help lead services or to read Torah throughout the year. 

We continue to strive for an envirmonment filled with Ruach along with serious dedication and committment to everyone's idividual spirituality.

Weekly Minyanim  (Note that times are subject to change)

Daily Shacharit (morning services)
Shacharit begins immediately following, at 6:45am weekdays,  6:30am on Rosh Chodesh and Fast Days, and 8:30am on Sundays.

Daily Mincha/Maariv (afternoon/evening services)
Afternoon and evening services are held daily at BIAV. The schedule is dependent upon sunset times. Please check our Minyanim and Calendar page for specific times. 

Shabbat Services
Services at BIAV are the central part of our religious observance, as congregants lead services with Rabbi Fine and serve as weekly Torah readers.

Our Kabbalat Shabbat (Welcoming of the Shabbat) services begin approximately 10 minutes prior to candle lighting.  Shabbat and Yom Tov morning services begin at 9:00 AM; Junior Congregation and Tot Shabbat services begin at 10:30 a.m. We provide babysitting services beginning at 10:00am. Services are followed by a kiddish.

Shabbat Mincha begins approximately.5 hours before Shabbat ends, followed by Seudah Shlishit, Maariv and Havdallah. For specific times, please be sure to check out our Minyanim and Calendar page.

Junior Congregation
We have a Junior Congregation that meets on Saturday mornings for children in grades 3 through 6 . This service teaches younger members of our community the core elements of teffilah and parshat hashavuah.

Tot Shabbat
Our Tot Shabbat group is geared for children in grades K through 2. Parent volunteers introduce children to the basics of tefillah and discuss the parsha with midrash through age appropriate activities.

Holiday Services
Holiday Services are especially meaningful at BIAV.  Moving High Holiday Services, a joyous Simchat Torah, a fun-filled Chanukah and Purim, a spiritual Passover, an inspiring and learning filled Shavuot and an educational and meaningful Tisha B'Av are just some of the holiday highlights.